Don McLean has launched a scathing takedown on musicians who hold followers ready or cancel on the final second, branding them ‘very wealthy and really spoiled’.
The American Pie singer, 76, appeared on the Biggest Music of All Time podcast, when he was questioned on whether or not professionalism has dipped over the past years – after Adele axed her Las Vegas residency at the start of the yr.
The Simple On Me singer postponed her performances at Ceaser’s Palace Colosseum the day earlier than she was because of take to the stage in January, because of manufacturing points.
Talking of present musicians retaining followers ready for hours and last-minute cancellations – after host Tom Gridland spoke of Adele’s postponed residency and Kanye West retaining followers ready – he defined that he feels ‘honored’ to play for an viewers.
‘They're all very wealthy and really spoiled and so they don’t actually care in regards to the viewers,’ he stated.
‘They assume the viewers is meant to kiss their ass and that's the reverse to how I really feel.
‘I really feel honored to play for individuals. I do know they're spending cash and taking day out of their lives. However I come from a unique time.
‘Guys like The Seaside Boys labored actually onerous and so does Paul McCartney.’
Adele confirmed the postponement of her Weekends with Adele residency in January, in a tearful clip shared on social media simply hours earlier than it was because of begin.
‘We’ve tried completely every little thing we will to tug it collectively in time and for it to be adequate for you however we’ve been completely destroyed by supply delays and Covid,’ she informed followers by means of tears.
‘Half my crew, half my workforce have come down with Covid – they nonetheless are – and it’s been unimaginable to complete the present.
‘And I can’t offer you what I've proper now and I’m gutted. I’m gutted and I’m sorry it’s so final minute.
‘I’m so upset and I’m actually embarrassed and I’m so sorry to everybody that’s travelled once more.
‘I’m actually, actually sorry. I’m actually sorry. We’re on it – we’re going to reschedule all the dates, we’re on it proper now.’
Whereas on the Graham Norton Present in February, she promised that she would take to the stage by the tip of the yr.
‘We at the moment are working our a**** off, however I don’t need to announce a brand new set of dates till I do know every little thing will certainly be prepared,’ she stated.
‘The earlier I can announce the higher, however I simply can’t in case we're not prepared in time. It's completely 100% occurring this yr.
‘It has to occur this yr as a result of I’ve acquired plans for subsequent yr.’
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